Frugivorous
[froo-jiv-er-uh s] /fruˈdʒɪv ər əs/
adjective
1.
fruit-eating, as certain bats.
/fruːˈdʒɪvərəs/
adjective
1.
feeding on fruit; fruit-eating
adj.
from Latin frugi-, stem of frux “fruit, produce,” related to fructus (see fruit) + -vorous.
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